NJ Corrections Officer Assaulted Inmate, Framed Him To Cover It Up: AG

Manahawkin resident David Petoia falsely accused an inmate of having a weapon and then beating him, officials said.

Stolen U-Haul Found In Manahawkin Plaza, 3 Charged: Police

Police said an officer found two people asleep in a reported stolen U-Haul and a third hiding in the cargo area.

5 Charged In Manahawkin Drug Bust: Police

A Stafford Township narcotics investigation led to five arrests and drug charges tied to searches in Manahawkin.

Manahawkin Driver Charged After Stafford Route 9 Stop Leads To Eluding Case

A 65-year-old Manahawkin man was arrested March 22 after a March 18 incident tied to a Route 9 traffic stop.

Barnegat Man, College Dean Sexually Assaulted Child: Prosecutor

James Hadley, 66, paid a child under the age of 16 to perform sexual acts on more than one occasion, authorities said.

Stafford Officers Commended For Life-Saving Fire Rescue

Four Stafford Township police officers were honored for their bravery in rescuing a resident from a fully engulfed house fire.

Barnegat Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Parents

Michael Mulgrew pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in the death of his parents.

Manahawkin Woman Faces Drug Charges After Police Stop

A K-9 unit assisted in the investigation which led to the discovery of controlled dangerous substances.

2 Teens Charged In Stafford Counterfeit Money Investigation: Police

A 15-year-old and 19-year old, both from the Bronx, were charged with forgery in connection with the investigation, police said.

Stafford Officers Sweep Top Spots At Ocean County Police Academy Graduation

Four Stafford Township officers earned the top overall positions in Ocean County Police Academy Basic Recruit Class #123.

Hit-Run Info Sought By Barnegat Police

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on West Bay Avenue, Barnegat police said.

Barnegat Man Assaulted Woman, Caught With Drugs In Hotel Room: Police

Corey Mullin, 25, was charged with aggravated assault and caught with ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms, meth and drug paraphernalia.

WATCH: Stafford Cops Rescue Man Jumping From Burning Home

Four officers caught someone leaping from the second floor. The police chief said that he was "awestruck by the heroics displayed."

Cause Of Fatal Stafford House Fire Revealed: Prosecutor

The fire killed a 92-year-old woman and left two others critically injured, authorities said.

Duo Faces Drugs, Weapons Charges After Bust At Southern Ocean Home: Police

Rudolf Kohl and Christine Ingelsby face multiple charges including first-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

1 Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Stafford House Fire: Prosecutor

Two people were able to escape the Yeoman Road fire and are in critical condition; a 92-year-old was trapped inside and died, officials say.

Barnegat Is 1 Of NJ's Safest Towns, Report Says

Both violent crime and property crime in Barnegat have decreased in the past few years, according to crime data.

Southern Ocean Nursing Home Evacuates Residents After Water Damage

About 110 residents were moved from Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday after discovering water damage.

Barnegat Man Shared 1000+ Child Sexual Abuse Images, Prosecutor Says

Fabian Lugo-Sanchez was accessing and sharing child sexual abuse images from his Barnegat home, authorities said.

Woman Indicted For Setting Jersey Shore Home On Fire, Fleeing From Cops: Prosecutor

Juliette Tournier, of Horsham, PA, was indicted on charges of aggravated arson and eluding for the 2025 incidents.

Crash Involving Propane Truck Closes Route 72 In Manahawkin, Police Say

A nearby business is being evacuated as a precautionary measure, Stafford police said.

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Police Address Potential Threat To Barnegat School District

A student made a threatening comment to another student, Barnegat police said.

Barnegat House Fire Under Investigation, Prosecutor Says

The East Thorn Avenue home was damaged in the Tuesday night blaze, authorities said.

Shoplifter Flees, Getaway Car Caught In Next Parking Lot In Manahawkin: Police

The woman tried to leave Walmart in a car waiting for her, but police caught them both in the Aldi parking lot, Stafford police said.

Manahawkin Drive-Thru Worker Stole Credit Card Info, Police Say

Du'preme J. Holland is accused of stealing credit card information from drive-thru customers and using it to buy things online, cops say.

Barnegat Woman Killed In New Year's Day Parkway Crash: Police

Tiara Muhammad, 31, crashed her SUV into a divider and was ejected from the vehicle, police said.

Manahawkin Rehab Patient Hits Nurse In Head With Juice Bottle, Police Say

A 37-year-old patient at the Manahawkin Health & Rehabilitation Center was charged with aggravated assault on a healthcare worker, cops say.

Man Driving 124 MPH Flees From Police In Manahawkin, Cops Say

The speeding BMW driver also ran a red light and was eventually caught at Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom, Stafford police said.

Ex-Stafford Teacher Indicted On Child Sex Abuse Charges: Prosecutor

Darnell Williams, a Manchester resident and former educator in both Stafford and Atlantic County, was indicted by an Ocean County jury.

Body Of Teen Who Jumped Off Manahawkin Bridge Located: Police

A 19-year-old was seen jumping from the bridge on Nov. 25; his body was recovered Wednesday evening, Stafford police said.

Man Tried Breaking Into Parked Cars At Southern Regional, Police Say

Bradley Stanley was caught with stolen property after he was seen trying to break into cars at Southern Regional High School, police said.

Man Takes Manahawkin Nursing Home Employee's Car For Joy Ride: Police

The man drove the unoccupied car away from the nursing home before returning it a few minutes later, Stafford police said.

Man Shot Beach Haven West Neighbor's House With BB Gun: Police

A two-month investigation discovered that Mark W. Hazley had been shooting his neighbor's house with an air rifle, police said.

Man Severely Injured When Jeep Overturns In Manahawkin Crash: Police

Anyone who witnessed the two-car crash Wednesday morning in Manahawkin is asked to contact Stafford police.

Search Launched After Person Seen Jumping Off Bridge In Manahawkin: Police

People are asked not to fly drones in the area of the Route 72 Causeway bridge after a person was seen jumping off the bridge.

Duo Sentenced For Setting Fire To Southern Ocean Home

Ethan Salter and Thomas Lester will go to prison for aggravated arson; Salter was also sentenced for calling in a fake bomb threat.

Got a Firefighting Certificate? Share it With Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company!

Pre-certified firefighters quickly help meet the need for volunteers and provide an exchange of knowledge and techniques between fire compan

Barnegat Man Charged In Vandalism Of U.S. Attorney's Office, Feds Say

Keith Michael Lisa, a Barnegat resident, brought an aluminum baseball bat wanting to go to Alina Habba's office, officials said.

$95K Scam Stopped By Barnegat Police

A Barnegat resident was almost scammed out of $95,000 after a pop-up saying his computer was infected with malware led to him sending money.